And Then There Were None... (What I Really Think)

And Then There Were None...

Well, yesterday, our little friends were busy standing in the nest, testing their wings, hopping just outside the nest on nearby branches.

Yesterday's Shots

Then last night, while Becky was upstairs and I was out, one of our little babies flew the coop (or nest in this case).

Becky tried to find him and thought she spotted him on our neighbor's driveway but by the time she got her camera, he was gone.

This morning, we checked our little friends, first thing as always. And the other two were in the nest, standing, flapping. As Becky left for school, she spied the second one hop out of the nest and fly off. She waved to me through the window, and luckily, we caught the third, and smallest sibling, as she first flew from the nest onto a nearby branch.

She clung precariously, flapping her wings a few times, furiously.

And then, she too, took off first, stopping in our flaming bush, and then disappearing so we couldn't follow her. So now we have an empty nest, and are pretty sad. :(. Hopefully, mamma bird will lay another set of eggs with us soon.

Comments (11)

Deborah:

Awwww... I'm sad too Kim. And I just watched from the computer as you posted the pics.
The good news is that if it remains intact. That nest will probably be occupied next year.
Maybe you should plan to set up a web cam!!!!

Posted by Deborah | May 13, 2008 9:06 AM

Posted on May 13, 2008 09:06

Marta:

Boy that was so fast. I have really been enjoying these photos. They are so cool. I hope they return.

Posted by Marta | May 13, 2008 11:32 AM

Posted on May 13, 2008 11:32

Krista:

Kim, I've been following your babies and this is so sad yet sweet. Now you're an empty-nester...

Posted by Krista | May 13, 2008 2:55 PM

Posted on May 13, 2008 14:55

María I.:

I was sad as soon as I read the title. I know how it feels to be an empty nester. I think I read that robins lay eggs three times a year, so maybe she'll get busy soon.

Posted by María I. | May 13, 2008 7:56 PM

Posted on May 13, 2008 19:56

Chiocciola:

Wow you really are an empty nester! First time I have seen it being literally true! They were such cute little birds. Thanks for letting us share the experience!

Posted by Chiocciola | May 13, 2008 9:55 PM

Posted on May 13, 2008 21:55

girasoli:

Wow, that was so fast! How sad that they leave their family so soon after being born. Another vote here for Deb's webcam idea :)

Posted by girasoli | May 14, 2008 1:13 AM

Posted on May 14, 2008 01:13

LIsa:

Is this just practive until the girls go off to college?? I wish our eggs would hatch already. How long does it take?

Posted by LIsa | May 14, 2008 6:24 AM

Posted on May 14, 2008 06:24

Annie:

They grow up too fast! I feel the same way about my nephews, but these babies were like lightning.

I've really enjoyed this series and hope there's an encore!

Posted by Annie | May 14, 2008 9:58 AM

Posted on May 14, 2008 09:58

Barb Cabot:

Kim this was such an exciting post...I felt like I was watching a baby take its' first steps! You were there and captured the most exciting moments of first flight. I love how you and your family have shared in this evolution of life. It felt fast, really fast watching them grow. I guess if you blink or turn away you do miss alot. That's a reminder to me about my own life. Want to be there, capturing and savoring what I can, observing all that is around me. Thank you so much for doing that for us with the little birdies. It was so sweet! It was amazing to see the birds full feathered and looking so "grown-up". I thought, Wow how'd that happen so fast? But then isn't that like it is with our kids (take note:Angie), one day they are taking their first step and then before you know it, "They're all grown up!"

Posted by Barb Cabot | May 14, 2008 10:33 AM

Posted on May 14, 2008 10:33

Kim